Dynamic Web Page Analysis - Exercise

Dynamic Web Page Analysis

Objective: Research common server-side components, cookie usage, and operational testing needs on an active e-commerce website.

Scoring

This exercise is worth a total of 10 points. To receive full credit, answer all three questions with clear, specific observations. Submit all answers in one submission.

Instructions

Visit REI.com and explore the site for a few minutes (browse categories, open a product page, and view the cart/bag). Then answer the questions below.

Server-side functionality: What elements on this site are probably running on the server side? (Give at least 3 examples.)
Cookies and session state: How is the site using cookies? (Hint: visit the shopping cart/bag.) What does the site tell customers about cookies and tracking?
Testing priorities: If you were a system administrator for this site, what features would you want to test frequently? (Give at least 5.)

Submitting your exercise

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